Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Judas Priest are previewing the expanded 30th anniversary edition of their 1984 album, “Defenders Of The Faith.”

The band are streaming audio of “Freewheel Burning” from a 1984 concert recording included in the forthcoming package; access is available when you sign up for the group’s official newsletter at Judas Priest’s Facebook page.

Due March 9 (March 10 in North America), the 3CD package will include the original album, fully remastered and a complete live recording from the ‘Defenders’ tour, recorded at the Long Beach Arena in California on May 5, 1984.

The original album went platinum in the US with sales of more than 1 million and featured the singles "Freewheel Burning", "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll" and "Love Bites."

"It's 30 years since we released 'Defenders of the Faith',” says the band. “We're very proud to say it has become a classic that's beloved by Priest fans throughout the world."

Judas Priest will continue their 40th anniversary tour in February in Australia as part of the Soundwave Festival; some summer 2015 dates in Europe have already been announced.